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#1 BestsellerIn Historical Fiction, Teen & Young Adult, and Action & Adventure
- "Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous retell . . . this Robin gives young girls a role model that isn't dressed as the beautiful helpless princess. Honestly, I couldn't put my Kindle down."
- "Robin is my new hero! This is one of the best books I've ever read. It looked entertaining so I thought I would have a look, but once I started I couldn't stop!"
- "Definitely worth your time if you like adventures, heroes, and a bit of romance!"
Praise from Publishers Weekly
"The storytelling is solid, the research is thorough, the details are spot-on, and the skill is undeniable.... As Robin Hood retellings go, it's pretty much a bullseye."
Praise from an Amazon Reviewer
"The Robin Hood legend gets an imaginative and lavishly detailed retelling here. Descriptive scenes evoke the very sounds and smells of Robin's beloved Sherwood, and the dialogue and rich characterization bring her and her companions to life. Add in a briskly plotted story, and a female hero to turn legend upside down, and you have a winner."
Official Description
Robin Hood is not the man you thought she was . . .
Robin of Locksley never set out to be a hero, but when circumstances force her to flee her home, she must hide her identity and seek refuge as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest. Disguised as a man for protection, Robin isolates herself from the world around her . . . until the day she steps in to save a young boy's life. Thus begins Robin's rise to leadership in Sherwood Forest and of the other outcasts therein, but while she strives to provide a life of honor and purpose for her people, her efforts enrage the Sheriff of Nottingham, who plots a deadly fate for her and her band. With a secret to hide, a band to sustain, and the Sheriff hot on her trail, Robin will need all her courage and ingenuity if she is to survive.
Alive with adventure and danger, sword fights and heists, hatred and love, Robin: Lady of Legend is the never-before-told tale of the girl who became Robin Hood.
Awards
- WINNER: Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award (2nd Prize)
One Final Review:
"I was reading this book before bed, and I was going 'Well, I'll read just one more minute!' thirty minutes in a row. When I finally got to bed, I couldn't wait to wake up and finish it. The writing was excellent with no errors... In short, this book was AWESOME and I would highly recommend it." --- My Full Bookshelf
- Sales Rank: #66320 in eBooks
- Published on: 2012-01-02
- Released on: 2012-01-02
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review
"The storytelling is solid, the research is thorough, the details are spot-on, and the skill is undeniable. . . . As Robin Hood retellings go, it's pretty much a bullseye." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous retell...this Robin gives young girls a role model that isn't dressed as the beautiful helpless princess. Honestly, I couldn't put my Kindle down." — Bookworm's Dinner
"A powerful and credible tale. ArceJaeger's Robin is both relatable and intriguing." — Gold Country Times
"I loved, loved, loved this sweet and entertaining version of an old tale." — Leah's Good Reads
"A delightful experience!" — Dan Curnutt, Pastor
"Cleverly woven. A joy to read." — Glenn Wasson, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author
"Those looking for adventure and daring will [be] sure to like Robin: Lady of Legend." — By the Book
From the Author
First released as a Kindle book in 2012, Robin: Lady of Legend quickly shot to prominence as a #1 Amazon Best Seller and continues to be found on the best-seller lists for its genre. Now for the first time, the novel is available as a trade paperback as well.
Of the manuscript, Publisher's Weekly had only praise: "The storytelling is solid, the research is thorough, the details are spot-on, and the skill is undeniable. . . . As Robin Hood retellings go, it's pretty much a bullseye."
When asked what inspired her dramatic revision, ArceJaeger replied, "When I was younger, Robin Hood was my favorite hero --- he was clever, good-humored, a superb archer, and most of all, human (Superman, I love you, but little girls can't fly). I had no interest in being Maid Marian, because no matter how smart or strong a writer might make her out to be, she was always subordinate to Robin. It occurred to me as I got older that there were no myths that really empowered women. I wanted to change that."
Based on over 300 reviews left by Amazon readers, ArceJaeger has done just that. The book's jacket echoes their sentiments, calling the novel, "Fast-paced and delightfully clever," and promising readers "a thrilling adventure through medieval England that will captivate the imagination and make you believe Robin Hood really was a girl!"
But it is the moral grounding of the book that has pastors and parents alike singing its praises. Deliberately written for readers of all ages to enjoy, ArceJaeger explains, "This novel explores the journey we all must take from adolescence to adulthood, and the need to live honorably in a society where honor is so often seen as a liability. It is about living life the best you can no matter the circumstances, and ultimately, it is about the basic rights and responsibilities of being human." One reader, impressed by the book's convictions, enthused, "Honestly I'd like to elect the author to Congress, but she probably wouldn't go."
About the Author
R.M. ArceJaeger is an author, publisher, and computer scientist. In 2005, she was named a California Arts Scholar for excellence in Creative Writing, and she possesses a Bachelor of Science Computer Science degree (with distinction) from Harvey Mudd College. She has been writing books since she was five years old, and especially enjoys making her readers rethink classic tales. ArceJaeger provides freelance eBook formatting, editing, publishing, and website design services, and can be contacted via her website: www.rmarcejaeger.com, or by email at contact@rmarcejaeger.com. Websites: http://ladyoflegend.com http://rmarcejaeger.com
Most helpful customer reviews
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful.
classic tale+clever twist=great reading!
By Matthew Schiariti
I'm glad I came across this book a day or two ago because it's a delightfully clever and fresh twist on an old classic tale.
Take everything you know about Robin Hood and his Merry Men and turn it on its ear. What if Robin weren't a young man, but an 18 year old girl?
In order to maintain and strengthen his position in the land, Lord Robert Locksley arranges a marriage between his eldest daughter Robin Ann to one Phillip Darniel, the sheriff of Nottingham! Robin, who's always been headstrong and much more interested in male pursuits such as going out into the woods and archery, will have none of it and would rather leave everything she knows and loves, including her younger sister maid Marian, behind and fend for herself in the woods. Slowly but surely her sense of honor and natural leadership has outlaws and the downtrodden of Nottingham flocking to her like moths to flame. They don't know Robin is a young girl though, as she's disguised her voice and is never seen without her hood.
This is such an interesting twist on the old tale, and told in such a great way that it's like being introduced to these classic characters for the first time. Twists on Will Scarlet and Little John as well as Robin herself makes this a fun and exciting read from the first word to the last. It also introduced a world of possibilities and problems for the characters. Will Robin ever reveal her secret, her true identity? Will she ever see her family again? When she starts developing feelings for one of her Merry Men who still thinks she's a boy, how will she handle this? These are the types of clever alterations that make this novel fresh and new even though most people are already pretty familiar with the legend of Robin Hood whether it be from the literature or the score of films that have been made over the years.
The only complaint I have is that it has to end! Getting into the characters that ArceJeager has breathed new life into, I would love to see what other adventures they get into as they get older and get into more hijinks.
A great and fun work that's exciting, entertaining and heartfelt, I would love for this to be a series but if not, I'm still glad I got a chance to read this fantastic new take on well established characters. This author is now on my radar!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
A very creative adaptation of the Robin Hood legend
By J. Chambers
As with the author, one of my favorite books when I was a kid was Howard Pyle's classic "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood." Likewise, one of my favorite TV shows in the 1950s was a British import, "The Adventures of Robin Hood," with a lively theme song that went "Feared by the bad, loved by the good, Robin Hood... Robin Hood... Robin Hood" (or something like that). And with all of the movies made over the years, the story of Robin Hood and his merry men is one of the most popular and enduring legends from medieval Europe.
Author R.M. ArceJaeger has done a fine job with her own account of the legend, with one major twist--Robin Hood was actually a young girl, Robin Ann Locksley, daughter of Lord Robert of Locksley. In the author's version of the story, Robin's father has betrothed her to the Sheriff of Nottingham, who, as the king's appointed tax collector, was hated and feared by all. To escape her fate, Robin ran away into the depths of nearby Sherwood Forest and became known as Robin of the Hood, or simply Robin Hood, as others, mostly outlaws or farmers who had been dispossessed by the sheriff, began following her. There's one catch: out of necessity, Robin had disguised herself as a man.
A number of the familiar characters and incidents from the legend were in the book. Little John, of course, was a principal character, as was the Sheriff of Nottingham. Allan was a talented minstrel who sang about Robin Hood's exploits and spread his (her) fame. Marian was an important character, but not in the same role as the Maid Marian in some versions of the story. One character that I missed was Friar Tuck; however, other characters provided enough comic relief that he wasn't essential to the story.
The author's writing style was polished and professional. Her descriptions were detailed enough to describe a scene or location without being verbose. Dialogues were realistic, and the author worked in enough archaic Middle English words to give the story an authentic medieval feel.
"Robin: Lady of Legend" was a very creative adaptation of the old Robin Hood legend, one that I enjoyed very much. There was enough tension and suspense to hold my attention. At the heart of the story was a tender romance that was complicated by Robin's reluctance to reveal her true gender. The story built to a big finish with a thrilling climax and a very satisfying ending.
Kudos to the author for polishing up an old story and making it fresh and new.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful Retelling of A Classic Figure
By Ursula K. Raphael
There are so many books, movies, etc., on the legend of Robin Hood that I was really impressed that the author was able to come up with something fresh and original. In this case, Robin is a young woman living as a young man in order to avoid being married to the Sheriff of Nottingham. There are some other noteworthy changes with the relationships that Robin has with the other characters, but I don't want to spoil the surprises. The author does not simply retell the same story with a woman instead of a man, but this new version does stay true to the moral lessons that accompany the traditional Robin Hood legends about helping others less fortunate. This is a very enjoyable interpretation of a classic story.
If you enjoy this story, you might also like A Stepmother's Story: The TRUE Tale of Cinderella, which features another twist on an old favorite.
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